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This is the third book in A Western Light series. It's best if the books are read in the order that they were written to follow along with the stories. "Into the Sunset" is the completion of the series with Maeve and Dakota getting their chance at love. Also, Ginny has decided to come out of hiding and prove that she is sane. Along the way there is danger for all of them. Dakota has men looking for him to settle a feud and of course there is Thaddeus Rutledge still looking for Ginny to get his revenge. We again get to meet up with characters from her other series and find out how their lives have gone.

This book didn't have some of the comic relief that I've come to expect from Ms. Connealy. But the book did keep be reading and I greatly enjoyed it.

I was given this book by Bethany House Publishers via Net/Galley in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way.

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INTO THE SUNSET is the third novel in the A Western Light series by MARY CONNEALY. Although it can easily stand alonr I suggest you read the books in sequence. It is a great series.
When Ginny Rutledge decides “I don’t want to live in fear of the world outside that canyon any more” and goes to Cheyenne to find a judge to proclaim her sanity, she is terrified of coming across her husband Thaddeus who had her put in an insane asylum. Dakota Harlan goes with them to help in Ginny’s protection and Maeve O’Toole goes to help Beth with her small children…….
I like to see how family and friends stand together and their courage, especially that of Ginny and Maeve, in staanding against evil. …….
I am not going to tell you any more for fear of soiling things for you.
I cannot recommend Into the Sunset highly enough for the exciting story, unforgettable characters and their strong faith in God.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

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Into the Sunset is the final book in this series and it doesn’t disappoint in closing this adventure! Mary Connealy is a magnificent author and writer! She never ceases to amaze and inspire me with her stories.
In this book we get an exciting conclusion to the Ginny Rutledge’s struggles for freedom from her greedy and cruel husband and a sweet but hard fought love between Maeve O’Toole and Dakota Harlan.
We find God’s grace, love, and mercy woven through out this adventure.
The group travels to Wyoming to have Mrs. Rutledge declared sane so that she may live life normally once again without fear of being locked in an asylum once again. Mr. Rutledge has become broke and is even more desperate to get his hands on his wife and daughter’s money. He’s even more enraged since he was thwarted on his last attempt. Not only does the group face danger from him but trouble is also following Dakota from an unexpected attack from a vengeful family.
Will justice prevail and everyone survive the trials and attacks from within and without?
You’ll need to read and find out! You will be surprised, engaged, and wowed once again by this incredible book!
I am already looking forward to Mrs Connealy next series!
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Wow! What a sensational ending Mary Connealy penned for her readers in the finale of her A Western Light series. The gripping slow-building plot throughout this three-book series came to a mind-blowing climax in Into the Sunset. Connealy, with her phenomenal storytelling of Christian historical Western romances, kept me totally engaged throughout the entire series. I highly recommend the entire A Western Light series, and if you are a fan of Mary Connealy, this series is definitely a must-read!

In Into the Sunset, Eugenia (Ginny) Rutledge, ready to prove her sanity, leaves the hidden canyon surrounded by those who have kept her safe for the past four years from her malicious husband, Thaddeus Rutledge. He has been after her ever since she escaped from the insane asylum, which he unjustly committed her to in order to get control of her inheritance.

Ginny is joined on her quest by friends Maeve O’Toole and Dakota Harlan, who are both fleeing tumultuous issues. I was thrilled with the return of Judge Nell Armstrong Nolte and her family from The Laws of Attraction. Justice of the Peace Nolte answers the call for a case in Cheyanne and gets much more than what she was expecting, as more than one plot unfolds.

I always enjoy reading Connealy’s books in which she combines amazing characters, friendship, romance, the grace of God, danger, and an adventure that will keep you totally enthralled from beginning to end. Connealy, not only kept me rapidly flipping the pages in Into the Sunset an engrossing dangerous adventure story, but she also touched my heart with three romances. Yes, I said three, but you will have to read the book to find out more. A Western Light series is best read in order from beginning to end for the best enjoyment. Plus, each book ends in overarching trouble, which is solved in the future stories.

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This was a very satisfying and action-packed ending to the series. It was a captivating story of second chances, danger, and romance. I loved the descriptions of the western frontier, and I thought the faith elements were lovely.
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Into the Sunset
by Mary Connealy
Pub Date: Oct. 16, 2024
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for sending me an early copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
I read all of Connealy books and have enjoyed most of them.
To finally escape the clutches of her controlling husband and the threat of being recommitted to an asylum, Ginny Rutledge enlists the help of her friends, Maeve O'Toole and Dakota Harlan. Fleeing their own tumultuous pasts, the group embarks on a journey to prove Ginny's sanity. However, as they confront the shadows they wish they could forget, danger looms from unexpected places.
In this action-packed series finale, Mary Connealy delivers a riveting tale of danger, romance, and second chances on the Western frontier.
I would recommend this for Christian fiction readers.

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Connealy has done well with this series.
I feel like the character Maeve is a lot like me and doesn't like changes even though sometimes they can be good ones. I thought she was a cool character along with Beth Ginnys daughter and Ginny.
It upsets me the way Thaddeus treats her. Ugh. So glad he's NOT my husband.
Little bit of everything going on in this story and sometimes I feel like there's 3 different stories going on here.
But I will still read Connealys stories. She's an awesome adventure storyteller. I love how she brings her characters to life and teaches us many lessons that we can use in real life even in today's time. Especially the reminder of God's amazing love.
5 start from me as I still enjoyed this series. I highly recommend.
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For the most part I'm usually down for whatever new series Mary Connealy puts out- I wanted to like this series more than I did. I read the first two of the series over the last week in preparation for this one. I loved the idea of escaping the asylum, but the actual escape was a bit of a let down. But I will say this one had all the classic hallmarks I was looking for in her books. And it even had crossovers from some of our other favorite characters- Pinkerton agents, Favorite female Judge...

The series felt really familiar to me ( not in a bad way) and I realized afterwards that it felt that way because it was a combination of Lumber Baron's Daughters, High Sierra Sweethearts, Brides of Hope Mountain and Wyoming Sunrise- having already read those series, this felt like a rehash. I'm not disappointed, because I can see myself rereading these later- but it didn't grip me like I was hoping.

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Good way to end the series. Certainly glad they decided to make the entrance to the canyon bigger! Also enjoyed having the characters from another series interact.

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